Dear Child, I Am Your Mother and Your Friend
The word “friend” is defined as “one attached to another by affection or esteem.” When I was a little girl,…
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5 Ways To Connect With Your Kids Right Now
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When An Older Parent Remarries, it Can Be Beautiful
My mom passed away when I was 31 years old. I was already married with young children and had a…
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I Thought I Was Raising Children, But I Was Really Raising Good Adults
How many times did you hear someone tell you to enjoy the moments when they were little? To not take…
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Our Kids Are Mostly Grown But Life is Still Busy
Our children are mostly grown at this point. Mostly. There are no toys lying all over the house. Clothes and…
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I Wasn’t Aware of How Quickly My Babies Were Growing Until They Were Grown
I can go to the bathroom whenever I want to these days. I can also take a shower, hop into…
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I Hope My Grown Kids Cherish Their Childhood Christmas Memories As Much As I Do
Tonight my husband and I started decorating for Christmas. It’s different now. We slowly put up the tree these days,…
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There’s Power in the “I Love You” Between a Mother and Her Child
My mother never said she loved me. This was true up until somewhere in my late 20s. This isn’t to…
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One of the Most Powerful Gifts We Give Our Children is Being Glad To See Them
I was so glad to see my teenager the other day. She got home from work unexpectedly early, when I…
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My Mom Used To Say, “Someday When You’re a Parent You’ll Understand.” It’s Someday, Mom.
Today I walked by your bedroom door and peeked in, out of habit I suppose. I saw your neatly made…
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What Will Life Be Like Without My Dad?
“How are you doing?” friends ask with sympathy in their eyes. I give a standard reply because I don’t even…
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